Still Serving Veterans teeing up for first Ladies Golf Tournament

Michael Mercier/The Huntsville TimesFormer Sgt. Sophia Malone, seen here in a file photo when she was a semifinalist for Operation Homefront's 2010 Military Motherhood Award, is a Wounded Warrior who is now a government civilian employee. She will speak at Still Serving Veterans' first Ladies Golf Tournament "Honoring Woman Warriors" on Monday. (The Huntsville Times/Michael Mercier)

The first SSV Ladies Golf Tournament will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start Monday at Huntsville Country Club, 2601 Oakwood Ave. There will be prizes for the first-, second- and third-place teams, Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and a special Hole-in-One prize: a 2012 Cadillac from Bentley Automotive Group.

A number of area companies are fielding teams or are sponsoring golfers from area high schools or other groups, said Sheila McFerran, SSV director of program development. It's not too late get in on the action and support this worthy cause.

"We are delighted to recognize women veterans locally and to show our appreciation for their selfless service. We owe them the best we can give for what they have sacrificed for our nation," she said.

The Pink Pelican of Huntsville and J. McLaughlin of Nashville will provide a fashion show during lunch. Wounded Warrior Sgt. Sophia Malone will offer opening remarks.

To sponsor a team of golfers, to register or for more information, visit www.stillservingveterans.org, email lrodriguez@stillservingveterans.org or call 256-883-7035.